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Prozac decreases running times?

Question:

: Has anyone heard if prozac decreases running times at all?  I have been : recently placed back on it to help control my OCD, and I thought I : recalled seeing an article or two on it that said it helped to reduce : running times…rather considerably.  Any info would be helpful. : Thanks, : Jill : — : Jillian Alexis Peters : University of New England : Second Year Medical Technology Major : ** "If pigs could fly, Would they :  disrupt air traffic control? Jill — Now I’ve heard everything!!! It seems like they’re prescribing Prozac for every problem known to man.  I have taken Prozac probably since the day it was invented (several years ago).  I think it may reduce running time because it reduces *depression*.  If a person who is not depressed takes it, chances are they will see no discernable change. I can’t see having the motivation or desire to run when in the depths of clinical depression.  I think it’s important to understand that it is a medication given for a specific condition that may in turn affect running performance; it is *not* something to be given just to increase running performance. Ursa "

Response:

Jill — Now I’ve heard everything!!! It seems like they’re prescribing Prozac for every problem known to man.  I have taken Prozac probably since the day it was invented (several years ago).  I think it may reduce running time because it reduces *depression*.  If a person who is not depressed takes it, chances are they will see no discernable change.

Isn’t the new SDM (stupid drug of the month) melatonin? When are the hucksters going to start claiming it is a shortcut to fitness?

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